NBL Round 27 (Regular Season): Rezlife S. beat Blazers by two after a very close game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 27 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Blazers (15-2) to third ranked Rezlife S. (13-4) 73-71 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the 15-game winning streak of Blazers. 25 personal fouls committed by Blazers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Edrine Ekau (-2006) who led his team to a victory with 32 points and 9 rebounds. Duot Ajang (-2006) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international James Okello (193-1990) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Blazers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rezlife S. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader City Oilers. Defending champion Blazers keep the second position with two games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
NBL top team - City Oilers (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked UMU (4-13) in Kampala 68-59. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 8 rebounds. Fayed Baale helped adding 14 points and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Otuko John with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Oilers have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Newly promoted UMU keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
NBL top team - City Oilers (16-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Kampala R. (2-15) 92-63. It was a quality performance for Joel Lukoji who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. Francis Kasinde came up with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Kampala R. in the defeat. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for City Oilers. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Kampala R. lost their eleventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: UCU Canons smashed JKL Dolphins on the road 77-48. JKL Dolphins were destroyed by Victoria Crocs on its own court 34-74. UMU was outscored by Rezlife S. in Kampala 75-40.
The most impressive performance of 27th round was 13 points and 7 steals by Elvis Ssentongo of Rezlife S..



JKL Dolphins - UCU Canons 48-77

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked UCU Canons (11-7) crushed 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (5-13) in Kampala 77-48 on Sunday. UCU Canons held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 20.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded JKL Dolphins 64-32 including a 51-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Canons looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when UCU Canons made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Alier Jongroor who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Ekirapa Zachariah accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. UCU Canons' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Agok Ichut came up with 9 points and 10 rebounds and guard Haron Alinaitwe added 12 points and 4 steals respectively for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Canons. They moved-up to fourth place. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: J.Otim 16+4reb+2ast, A.Jongroor 16+13reb+6ast, E.Zachariah 14+10reb, L.Ibanda 11+7reb+1ast, S.Olara 7+5reb+1ast, T.Onyango 4+3reb
JKL Dolphins: A.Haron 12+1reb+1ast, I.Agok 9+10reb+2ast, H.Sentamu 7+4reb+3ast, O.Gabriel 6+3reb, B.Shane 5+3reb+1ast, O.Wilson 4+3reb

City Oilers - UMU 68-59

NBL top team - City Oilers (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked UMU (4-13) in Kampala 68-59. City Oilers forced 26 UMU turnovers. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) helped adding 14 points and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Otuko John with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Joshua Duallo (-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Four UMU players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Oilers have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Newly promoted UMU keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: F.Baale 14+2reb+2ast, J.Kayira 11+8reb+3ast, L.Ndikumana 8+4reb+2ast, T.Lual 7+8reb, A.Ssenkubuge 6+2reb, E.Munaba 6+1reb+1ast
UMU: J.Otuko 21+7reb+4ast, D.Joshua 11+11reb+6ast, G.Koang Wankoak 10+4reb+4ast, A.Agot 10+3reb+3ast, N.Ernest 4+1reb, O.Jerome 2+2reb

Kampala R. - City Oilers 63-92

NBL top team - City Oilers (16-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Kampala R. (2-15) 92-63. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala R.'s 28. City Oilers forced 24 Kampala R. turnovers and outrebounded them 44-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Kampala R.'s players. It was a quality performance for DR Congolese point guard Joel Lukoji (-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) accounted for 20 points and 5 steals for the winning side. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Francis Kasinde came up with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Shafik Kinyera added 16 points respectively for Kampala R. in the defeat. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for City Oilers. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Kampala R. lost their eleventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: J.Lukoji 20+6reb+12ast, F.Baale 20+1reb+3ast, K.Jonathan 12+7reb+1ast, A.Ssenkubuge 12+4reb+3ast, D.Odokonyero 10+3reb+5ast, E.Munaba 8+8reb+2ast
Kampala R.: K.Shafik 16+3reb+1ast, K.Francis 15+9reb+5ast, S.Dexter 9+3reb+2ast, M.Edward 8+4reb+3ast, O.Brian 6+8reb, K.Gideon 5+4reb+2ast

JKL Dolphins - Victoria Crocs 34-74

Rather expected game when 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (5-13) were smashed by seventh ranked Victoria Crocs (8-9) in Kampala 74-34 on Wednesday. Victoria Crocs held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 21.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Victoria Crocs forced 24 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 60-27 including a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Victoria Crocs looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by JKL Dolphins' players. It was an exceptional evening for Chuol Nyuot who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Wesley Sefero West accounted for 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Kenneth Mesho came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and Shane Birungi (-2006) added 8 points respectively for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Victoria Crocs maintains seventh place with 8-9 record. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
Top scorers:
Victoria Crocs: C.Nyuot 15+10reb+2ast, W.Sefero 10+10reb+1ast, M.Ngobi 9+6reb+3ast, R.Ayume 8+2reb+3ast, A.Eboyu 8+1reb+1ast, C.Wobusobozi 6+6reb+4ast
JKL Dolphins: M.Kenneth 10+6reb+2ast, B.Shane 8+2reb, H.Sentamu 5+2reb+2ast, A.Haron 5+1reb+1ast, O.Jonathan 3+2reb+1ast, A.Emmanuel 2+2reb

Blazers - Rezlife S. 71-73

The most exciting game of round 27 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Blazers (15-2) to third ranked Rezlife S. (13-4) 73-71 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the 15-game winning streak of Blazers. 25 personal fouls committed by Blazers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Edrine Ekau (-2006) who led his team to a victory with 32 points and 9 rebounds. Duot Ajang (-2006) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. The former international James Okello (193-1990) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Jimmy Enabu (187-1988) added 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Blazers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rezlife S. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader City Oilers. Defending champion Blazers keep the second position with two games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: E.Ekau 32+9reb+3ast, D.Ajang 14+6reb+1ast, C.Omanye 11+4reb+4ast, H.Kwany 11+4reb+1ast, E.Okot 2+2reb+1ast, R.Mabor 2+7reb+2ast
Blazers: O.James 15+8reb+2ast, E.Jimmy 14+4reb+5ast, N.Franck 10+8reb, W.Arthur 9+3reb+1ast, D.Tonny 9+5reb+4ast, C.Anthony 6+4reb+1ast

Rezlife S. - UMU 75-40

Very predictable result when third ranked Rezlife S. (13-4) rolled over 10th ranked UMU (4-13) in Kampala 75-40 on Sunday. Rezlife S. held UMU to an opponent 21.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Rezlife S. forced 27 UMU turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rezlife S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by UMU's players. It was an exceptional evening for Suka Fadul who led the winners and scored 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Christopher Omanye (183-1994) accounted for 2 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side. Joshua Duallo (-1998) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Brian Rothwell added 12 points and 4 steals respectively for UMU in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Rezlife S.. They maintain third place with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader City Oilers. Newly promoted UMU keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: E.Ssentongo 13+1reb+3ast, E.Okot 12+2reb, E.Ekau 12+1reb+1ast, D.Ajang 8+4reb+1ast, S.Fadul 8+14reb+4ast, A.Desire 6+11reb
UMU: R.Brian 12+3reb+2ast, D.Joshua 9+9reb+1ast, G.Koang Wankoak 7+4reb, A.Agot 6+2reb+2ast, J.Otuko 4+9reb, G.Gordon Kong 2+2reb